V E R M E I L L E & C O

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Created by Sophie Vermeille, who is also founder of the think tank Droit & Croissance, whose work is dedicated to Law & Economics, the firm is distinguished by an economic approach to the rule of law, shared across all its members.

A Structured and Demanding Mentorship Program

We do not view an internship as a mere observation period, but as a genuine intellectual training experience.

Before joining the firm, interns receive a structured preparation guide, including a progressive reading program covering core subjects (law of obligations, civil procedure, company law) as well as the more specialized areas that form the core of our practice (financial law, securities law, accounting). The objective is to provide them with the conceptual framework and technical vocabulary necessary to be effective from the outset.

We conduct regular follow-ups on reading progress and organize discussions to ensure that fundamental concepts are properly understood. The goal is not encyclopedic knowledge, but the development of sound legal reasoning and methodological rigor.

Students who wish to draft a thesis or research paper prior to joining the firm may benefit from methodological supervision, including guidance on topic selection, structure, sources, and analytical coherence.

We are also particularly attentive to the use of artificial intelligence tools. We encourage their use as research and productivity aids, but we train our interns to understand their limits: systematic verification of sources, careful checking of citations, and strict intellectual discipline. AI may assist research — it cannot replace legal reasoning or professional responsibility.

Our ambition is clear: to train lawyers who think independently, reason rigorously, and develop strong legal culture and critical judgment.

A human-scale structure

Our associates and trainees are highly empowered and involved in all aspects of our business.

A multi-disciplinary team

Each member of the firm has several areas of expertise, complementing those of other team members.

Strategic transactions

Each year, we work on a limited number of cases that are among the most high-profile and complex in the Paris legal market.

International cases

We work on behalf of European, British, and American clients, and we systematically examine their own legal systems to explain the main differences compared to French law.

Attractive Working Conditions

Our associates and trainees enjoy both the benefits of large-scale firms—with highly competitive remuneration and high-profile cases—and the advantages of smaller structures, including strong involvement in case management, participation in client relationship management, close collaboration with partners, and virtually no repetitive tasks due to the specific nature of our practice. We are also very flexible when it comes to working conditions and place great importance on ongoing training, which is why the firm regularly organizes in-house workshops, particularly in financial and accounting analysis.
A few words from the partners regarding the firm's recruitment policy